Monroe County, MI
$695,000
Monroe County, MI
$695,000
Mentone, CA
$2,750,000
Kaufman, TX
$1,690,000
Tyngsboro, MA
Detroit, MI
$750,000
Mckeesport, PA
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Flowery Branch, GA
$6,250,000
Monmouth, NJ
Missouri
$1,150,000
Wayne County, MI
$1,900,000
Bridgeport, CT
$1,650,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
Kimball, MI
$199,000
Clinton Township, MI
$650,000
Oakland County, MI
$579,000
Ryan Cave
Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida's professional sales agents have been representing buyers and sellers of small and mid-sized businesses for nearly 25 years. SUNBELT is currently the largest network of business brokerage offices in the world dealing exclusively in the sale of businesses. We offer the national and international exposure for seller's business for sale while maintaining the confidentiality they demand and the local attention they deserve. Our team, comprised of brokers with certifications such as Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), and Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), handles complex transactions across industries, with revenues typically between $1 million and $50 million. At Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida, our mission is simple: to be the trusted partner for entrepreneurs, helping them maximize the value of their businesses through expert guidance, industry knowledge, and a commitment to getting deals done right.
Austell, GA
$6,000,000
Federal Heights, CO
$900,000
Gaines, MI
$350,000
Wichita Falls, TX
$2,650,000
Wayne County, MI
$3,200,000
Washington, DC
District of Columbia, DC
$5,000,000
Macomb County, MI
$800,000
Williamstown, NJ
$2,300,000
Liquor stores are a staple business in most communities, providing customers with a variety of alcoholic beverages that are always in demand. Among retail businesses, liquor stores are an often overlooked but consistently performing option.
If you are looking to buy or sell a liquor store business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how these types of businesses are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide some benchmarks on valuation and performance of liquor store businesses. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
852 |
Median Asking Price |
$474,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$943,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.36 |
2.25 |
Median |
0.52 |
3.05 |
Upper Quartile |
0.77 |
4.00 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a liquor store?
The median asking price for a liquor store is approximately $474,500. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do liquor store owners earn?
On average, liquor store owners report median annual sales of $943,000 and annual owner earnings of $150,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a liquor store business?
Valuing a liquor store business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Liquor store revenue/sales multiples typically range from 0.36 to 0.77, with the median at 0.52. Earnings multiples range from 2.25 to 4.00, with the median at 3.05. These values suggest a typical liquor store business will sell for around 0.52 times its annual revenue, and 3.05 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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